New Year's Resolution...

I put these two pics up b/c our girls are so precious to us. They are our New Year's resolution- to be the best parents we can be-living for the Lord and letting him direct our lives. Oh, and of course I want to lose 15 lbs! :)






Last night Austin and I went on a date! It was great! We haven't been out just the two of us in
quite some time. We went dinner and a movie. (and did some shopping for Austin at his favorite store- Abercrombie.) I can't stand that place. It's so loud and dark. I must be getting old. But how can you see the clothes it's so dark in there. It reminds me of a night club. And the teenagers that work there seem as about as bright as rocks. OK, enough about that, but you get my point. Austin looks good in Abercrombie clothes though.... We went to go see the movie Rocky Balboa. It had a slow start but turned out to be really good. It had a lot of good, encouraging scenes. It made me look inward at my own life. Turning 30 in 2006 wasn't fun and I've been thinking about getting older. I asked my mom if I would get over this feeling and she said yes, but you'll feel this way again later in life. She said we all have to reckon with our immortality at some point in our lives. And she is right. It bothers me that time seems to pass so quickly. It seems like the older I get, the faster the years pass. Reagan is getting so big and Cara Grace is changing right before our eyes. But, this year, 2007- I want to make a vow to enjoy everyday, every minute. Life is too short to waste it on discontentment, bad attitudes, etc. Sometimes I feel like I'm not "doing" anything for God. But, I just need to look around at my family. Raising Godly children is my life's work for the Lord. Instilling in them the values of a christian life, a God centered life is my number one priority. If we as parents don't do it, nobody will. I don't want the world dictating to them who they are. Austin and I read this scripture together at the closing of 2006 and I wanted to share it with you all. You've all heard it before-

Rom. 12:2
" Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will."

Isn't that good? Wow! It's so easy to be sucked into the way the world thinks. But, we are the salt and the light right? We must renew our minds with the word. I want to be right in the middle of God's will for my life always... And how do I make sure I am? By staying in the word, renewing my mind. The bible also says that in his heart man makes his plans, BUT God determines his footsteps. May we all be led by Him in 2007 and make the most of everyday, every minute. Time is so precious. Let's make the most of it for Him.